
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mercer Heights Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $500 (73 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mercer Heights area of Mercer Island.


Westwinds Apartments

Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)

Courtland Place

2468 S College St

Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments

Hanford Studios

NOCO Apartments

Grand Street Commons

Symphony Apartments
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Abbey Lincoln Court

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Crestview

Summerstone

3000 S Alaska St

2401 S Jackson St

2401 S Jackson St

Pax Futura

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Midtown Square

2301 E Union St

East Union

State Street

Liberty Bank Building

10333 Main St

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Genoa

SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community

Vale Studios

Spruce Park Apartments

The Redwood

Madison View

Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community
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La Fountaine Apartments

Elizabeth James House

Madison Park View

Village Gardens Apartments

Dakota

Kenny Apartments

119

Willowbrook Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3435
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Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mercer Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Heights Studio Apartments | $1,851 | $594 | $7,444 |
| Mercer Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $634 | $8,200 |
| Mercer Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,596 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Mercer Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,951 | $2,566 | $10,000+ |
| Mercer Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,619 | $5,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Mercer Heights Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA.
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Cheapest Available Mercer Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mercer Heights area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) priced from $594. Courtland Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Mercer Heights apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) | Studio Homes for Seniors 55+ | Studio,1BA | $594 |
| Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments | Studio F | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Redwood | Studio 1.2 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Hanford Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| NOCO Apartments | Studio G | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Elizabeth James House | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,102 |
| Dakota | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA
As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer Heights area is the $1.56 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Courtland Place in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,978. The second greatest value Mercer Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,499 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Place | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 12 Central Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Kenny Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 6511 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Link Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Dakota | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Elizabeth James House | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) | Studio Homes for Seniors 55+ | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mercer Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mercer Heights is at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) listed at $594.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Heights Apartment is $634 at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mercer Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mercer Heights is starting from $975 at Courtland Place.
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